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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff's Office, Lake County Office of Emergency Services and their public safety partners are launching the “Know Your Zone” campaign as part of a new emergency preparedness effort.
In order to better communicate with Lake County residents and businesses during evacuations or emergencies, an interactive map has been launched online that will provide important emergency information during an event.
All of Lake County has been divided into specific zones. During an emergency these zones will be used to identify areas affected by the event that is occurring.
The map, developed by Zonehaven, can be accessed at https://community.zonehaven.com and includes all evacuation zones in Lake County.
Residents can enter their address, record their zone number and review zone details before the next emergency to be able to map their best path to safety.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will host a community meeting on Tuesday, June 29, between 5:30 to 7 p.m., to provide information about the Zonehaven map and answer any questions.
The meeting will be held online via Zoom and livestreamed to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
The Zoom link is here. The meeting ID is 984 5261 8853, pass code is 897589.
Residents are encouraged to attend the online community meeting and visit the sheriff’s office website or Facebook page for information pertaining to Zonehaven.
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The following dogs are ready for adoption or foster. The newest dog is listed at the beginning of the list.
‘Bear’
“Bear” is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix with a short brown coat.
He has been neutered.
He is dog No. 3476.
‘Cleo’
“Cleo” is a female Doberman pinscher mix with a short gray coat who is new to the shelter.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 4865.
“Dusty” is a male American Pit Bull Terrier with a tan and white coat.
He is dog No. 4750.
‘Gizmo’
“Gizmo” is a senior male Chihuahua mix with a short tan and white coat.
He is dog No. 4902.
‘Lucky’
“Lucky” is a male Labrador Retriever mix with a short yellow coat.
He is dog No. 4908.
‘Mitzy’
“Mitzy” is a female shepherd mix with a medium-length black and white coat.
She is dog No. 4648.
‘Mojo’
“Mojo” is a male Chihuahua mix with a short black and tan coat.
He has been neutered.
He is dog No. 4881.
‘Patches’
“Patches” is a male Chihuahua mix with a short tricolor coat.
He is dog No. 4903.
‘Princess’
“Princess” is a female American pit bull terrier mix with a short fawn and white coat.
She is dog No. 4840.
‘Sassy’
“Sassy” is a female Labrador retriever and pit bull mix with a short black with white markings.
She is house-trained.
She is dog No. 4602.
‘Tanisha’
“Tanisha” is a female shepherd mix with a short orange and white coat.
She is dog No. 4647.
‘Terry’
“Terry” is a male Dutch shepherd mix with a smooth brindle coat.
He is dog No. 4880.
‘Toby’
“Toby” is a friendly senior male boxer mix.
He has a short tan and white coat.
Toby is house trained and neutered.
He is dog No. 4389.
Call the Clearlake Animal Control shelter at 707-273-9440, or email
Visit Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook or on the city’s website.
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Pomo fire: Thursday, June 17
Northshore Fire Chief Mike Ciancio said the Pomo fire on June 17 burned 42 acres.
It burned on Reclamation Road off Highway 20 near Nice.
Initial reports from the scene said it began with a vehicle fire.
However, Ciancio said the fire remains under investigation.
Ciancio said the vehicle in question remained at the site this week, sitting out in a field.
He said he didn’t know if the vehicle had just been abandoned.
“It’s not stolen, we’ve determined that,” he said.
Blue fire: Saturday, June 19
This fire occurred on Saturday afternoon near Blue Lakes.
Ciancio said it burned less than an acre.
That fire began when a homeowner was operating a tractor, causing brush to ignite, Ciancio said.
Hill fire: Sunday, June 20
The Hill fire was first reported at around 7:30 p.m. Sunday along Highway 29 near Hill Road in the north Lakeport area.
Officials said it originally was reported as five small fires along the highway that burned into three fires that totaled about an acre, based on reports from the scene.
Those fires “appear to have been started from a malfunctioning vehicle,” Sheriff Brian Martin told Lake County News.
He said a dark-colored sedan was seen in the area that may have been connected to the fires.
“In any event the Hill Road fire did not appear to be intentionally set,” Martin said.
Wilkinson fire: Monday, June 21
The Wilkinson fire was reported just after 5 p.m. Monday on Wilkinson Avenue and Dam Road in Clearlake.
It burned a total of 25 acres and spurred some mandatory and advisory evacuations in nearby neighborhoods in the Avenues, said Lakeport Fire Chief Willie Sapeta.
Sapeta said 17 engines from local, state and federal fire agencies responded to the fire.
He said the cause is still under investigation.
Sapeta said the fire quickly worked into several debris piles and homeless encampments, causing big columns of black smoke. When firefighters arrived on scene, there were probably half a dozen cars and motor homes involved.
The area also has a lot of brush, he said.
Sapeta said there were no injuries and no missing parties reported.
“We did a thorough area check of those debris piles,” he said, with no findings of any animal or human remains.
Crews are expected to remain on scene for a few more days to patrol, because Sapeta said the fire could go down to the roots of the brush and come out in another location.
Chief asks for people to use caution
Sapeta asked community members to be cognizant of their surroundings during this hot summer.
He said it’s going to be a dry and potentially active fire season if people don’t pay attention and be cautious about mowing.
Sapeta said not to mow after 9 a.m., especially with bladed equipment or metal heads that can hit rocks and spark fires. After that time, fuels are primed and can easily catch fire.
He said another recent fire, which took place on Noble Ranch Road near Lower Lake and burned a quarter of an acre, also was caused by mowing.
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The council will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The public may attend, however, the council chambers will have limited capacity and attendees must adhere to masking and social distancing mandates.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEGTV YouTube Channel. Community members also can participate via Zoom.
The agenda can be found here and viewed below.
Comments and questions can be submitted in writing for City Council consideration by sending them to Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Melissa Swanson at
To give the council adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments before 10 a.m. Thursday, June 24.
On the agenda is a proposed employment contract with Kelcey Young for the city’s director of finance job.
City Manager Alan Flora said in his report that Young is available to start on July 18 after she moves from Dallas, Texas.
Flora said staff is recommending a base salary at Step E of the salary scale of $118,667.20 annually, relocation assistance, a recruitment incentive of $10,000 and the other standard department head benefits as defined in the management benefit plan.
“We believe Ms. Young’s education and experience are well suited for the position and the City’s needs and welcome her to Clearlake,” Flora said.
Young’s proposed employment contract is in the council packet published below, beginning on page 19.
Young will take over from Andrew White, who over the past year has been doing double duty as city police chief and finance director while recruiting efforts have been underway.
Also under business, the council will consider adopting the first amendment to the agreement between the city of Clearlake, city of Lakeport and county of Lake for operation of a public, educational and governmental, or PEG, cable television channel.
City Clerk/Administrative Services Director Melissa Swanson’s report to the council explains that the amendment continues the PEG station’s current funding mechanisms, including the city’s in-kind contributions of operational facilities at City Hall and the senior and community center, insurance and other operations assistance, in place of an annual monetary contribution of $8,000.
The amendment continues through June 30, 2023.
The council also will hold a closed session for labor negotiations with the Clearlake Municipal Employees Association, Clearlake Police Officers Association and Clearlake Middle Management Association, and to discuss existing litigation, Jane Wang v. City of Clearlake, et al.
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